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Stories from February 22, 2023

Blizzard winds, heavy snow set to whack southern Minnesota overnight

Blizzard winds, heavy snow set to whack southern Minnesota overnight

Weather models show the heaviest snowfall moving across Minnesota between about 10 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday. Current forecasts call for another 8-11 inches for much of the Twin Cities region.
by Paul Huttner

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'The fight isn't over': Protesters try to stop Roof Depot demolition

'The fight isn't over': Protesters try to stop Roof Depot demolition

After a day-long occupation, activists say they will keep fighting the impending demolition of the Roof Depot. The Minneapolis city officials say the demolition will take place as scheduled and will be done safely.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Flights canceled, roads closed in preparation for severe winter weather

Minnesota is bracing for the second round of a winter storm that already has blanketed some parts of the state with several inches of new snow. This is an evening update from MPR News, hosted by Kirsti Marohn. Music by Gary Meister.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Patient navigators help people of color get better cancer care, research shows

Patient navigators help people of color get better cancer care, research shows

Patients at Mayo Clinic say that “patient navigators” — that is, individualized clinical guides —have helped them enroll in clinical trials, find payment assistance, and get on a path toward healing. Research shows the practice is also one of the only ways to reduce racial disparities in cancer care.

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More than 11,000 expected for the Birkie; country's largest cross-country ski race

More than 11,000 expected for the Birkie; country's largest cross-country ski race

Despite a major winter snowstorm, more than 11,000 skiers — and 30,000 spectators — are expected in northwestern Wisconsin beginning Thursday for the American Birkebeiner, the country’s largest cross-country ski race.
by Dan Kraker

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Kids in crisis: How to take action on youth mental health

Kids in crisis: How to take action on youth mental health

Young Minnesotans are struggling with their mental health, so much so that experts are calling it the second pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts about what that struggling looks and sounds like, and how you can help.
by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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Poet Joe Davis is 'Reawakening Love'

Poet Joe Davis is 'Reawakening Love'

Minneapolis-based artist, speaker and educator Joe Davis is having a breakout year.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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State Senate approves bills granting felons voting rights and immigrants driver's licenses

State Senate approves bills granting felons voting rights and immigrants driver's licenses

The Minnesota Senate debated into the wee hours of Wednesday morning and passed a pair of bills — one that would grant felons voting rights and another lets people get driver’s licenses regardless of their immigration status.
by Cathy Wurzer

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High winds, heavy snow set to rake southern Minnesota in storm's 2nd wave

The worst snow and wind still lie ahead Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Most of southern Minnesota will see another 9 to 15 inches of snow by midday Thursday. Thursday morning’s commute looks nearly impossible for much of Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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How does a Minnesota school district decide to call a snow day? It's not an exact science, superintendent says

How does a Minnesota school district decide to call a snow day? It's not an exact science, superintendent says

Many students send creative mail to request that Rochester superintendent Kent Pekel call a snow day. None of those letters come into consideration. Here’s what does.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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From the archives: Emily St. John Mandel on her smash book 'Sea of Tranquility'

From the archives: Emily St. John Mandel on her smash book 'Sea of Tranquility'

Deepti Kapoor’s new novel, “Age of Vice,” is one of the most anticipated releases of 2023. We’ll talk to her on this Friday’s Big Books and Bold Ideas. While you wait, enjoy this interview with Emily St. John Mandel, who wrote one of the most anticipated novels of 2022, “Sea of Tranquility.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Proyecto de ley para que los inmigrantes obtengan licencias de conducir en camino al escritorio del gobernador

Proyecto de ley para que los inmigrantes obtengan licencias de conducir en camino al escritorio del gobernador

El Senado de Minnesota aprobó un proyecto de ley que permite que las personas en el país sin autorización obtengan licencias de conducir. El gobernador Tim Walz dijo que lo convertirá en ley.
by Dana Ferguson

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Tell MPR News: How is this winter storm affecting you?

Tell MPR News: How is this winter storm affecting you?

A significantly stronger second wave of snow coming Wednesday afternoon will leave many parts of Minnesota with more than a foot of additional snow. Use this form to tell us what’s happening to you.
by Grace Birnstengel

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The meditative, ambient calm of Kelela's 'Raven'

The meditative, ambient calm of Kelela's 'Raven'

If the singer was taking herself apart before, she is now presenting a unified and independent version of herself, all while actively maintaining a sense of distance from the audience.
by Vrinda Jagota

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Snow, it's not over: Storm set to drop another foot on southern Minnesota

Snow, it's not over: Storm set to drop another foot on southern Minnesota

The first round of snow will dwindle to a bit of a midday break before more significant snow develops late Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday. Many areas will receive over a foot of additional snowfall.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Snow daze: Storm socks Twin Cities overnight; bigger second punch coming

A massive multiday storm dropped as much as 7 inches overnight on parts of southern Minnesota — and that was just the teaser. Here’s what we know about travel conditions, school and business closings and forecasts, and what’s coming. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.

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Hartman, Gustavsson lead Wild to 2-1 win against Kings

Hartman, Gustavsson lead Wild to 2-1 win against Kings

Ryan Hartman scored twice and Filip Gustavsson made 33 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1. Hartman’s goal 13 seconds into the second period was the 100th of his career.
by The Associated Press

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Harding High stabbing renews debate over cops in St. Paul schools

Harding High stabbing renews debate over cops in St. Paul schools

The killing of 15-year-old Devin Scott on Feb. 10 — allegedly by a 16-year-old fellow Harding High student — renewed the debate in St. Paul over school resource officers, also called SROs. 
by Matt Sepic

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Cancellations, closings mount as storm's second punch muscles into Minnesota

Cancellations, closings mount as storm's second punch muscles into Minnesota

MnDOT says I-90 and all state highways from Worthington west to the South Dakota border and south to the Iowa border are closed. Hundreds of Twin Cities airport flights have been canceled. Here’s the latest on travel conditions, school and business closings and forecasts.
by MPR News Staff

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Immigrants driver’s license bill on way to governor’s desk

Immigrants driver’s license bill on way to governor’s desk

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill early Wednesday that allows people in the country without authorization to get drivers licenses. Gov. Tim Walz has said he’ll sign it into law.
by Dana Ferguson

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Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state

Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state

Having faced tough opponents all season, many Minnesota High School athletes are now facing one they didn't expect: a historic winter storm. Some of the competitors in the state tournament for girls’ gymnastics and hockey hit the road early to make sure they got to St. Paul in time.
by Nicole Ki

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The EPA steps in to take over the East Palestine train derailment cleanup

The EPA steps in to take over the East Palestine train derailment cleanup

Under the legal order, Norfolk Southern is responsible for the costs and cleanup of soil and water contaminated by the release of hazardous chemicals from its derailed train earlier this month.
by Joe Hernandez

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